Vice President of Operations (Commercial Electrical)

Description

Fortune Electrical is seeking a Vice President of Operations to provide executive leadership and operational oversight across all field and project operations for our growing team. This role serves as a key member of the senior leadership team and is responsible for managing the performance, structure, and scalability of the organization’s operational functions.
 

This role requires a highly experienced commercial electrical construction leader with a proven track record of managing people, building high-performing teams, and driving accountability across a growing organization.
 

This position operates as a direct strategic partner to the President and plays a critical role in scaling Fortune Electrical’s operations while maintaining quality, profitability, and culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior operational and project leadership partner to the President
• Oversee multiple large-scale commercial electrical construction projects from pre-construction through closeout
• Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management
• Provide executive-level oversight of project managers, superintendents, foremen, and field teams
• Review and support complex estimates, bids, and proposals
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, general contractors, architects, engineers, and inspectors
• Ensure compliance with contractual, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Monitor project financial performance including labor productivity, margins, and change orders
• Support hiring, mentoring, and development of project and field leadership
• Establish and enforce companywide project execution standards and best practices
• Act as senior leader in the President’s absence

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in commercial electrical construction
• 5+ years of experience managing managers or operational teams
• Proven track record of leading large operational teams and multiple concurrent projects
• Demonstrated experience managing organizational performance and accountability
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to lead and develop people
• Deep understanding of construction operations, scheduling, and financial controls
• Exceptional decision-making and organizational management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Florida Electrical License preferred or ability to obtain one
• Prior experience in an executive, director, or senior operational leadership role
• Experience scaling operations in a growing commercial electrical contractor
• Strong business acumen and operational leadership capability

Our Culture: Hungry, Humble, Smart

At Fortune Electrical, our culture is grounded in being Hungry, Humble, and Smart.

• Humble: We value respect, teamwork, and accountability. No role is above rolling up sleeves when needed, and we believe the best leaders earn trust through integrity and collaboration.
• Hungry: We are driven, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement. Leaders at Fortune take ownership, push for results, and look for better ways to serve our clients and teams.
• Smart: We operate with strong people skills and sound judgment. Our leaders communicate clearly, manage relationships effectively, and make thoughtful decisions that benefit the company, our customers, and our employees.
   

This role requires a leader who naturally embodies these values and sets the tone for project teams and leadership alike.

Why Fortune Electrical

This is a senior executive leadership opportunity with significant influence over the direction and performance of the company. The Vice President of Operations will play a central role in building scalable operations, developing leadership teams, and supporting Fortune Electrical’s continued growth.
 

This position offers the opportunity to directly impact organizational success and help shape the future of the company.